The field proven TacticalPower
line of AC and DC power conditioning products is ideally
suited for applications requiring high-reliability,
rugged construction, compact size and light weight
design. The TacticalPower line is readily deployable
worldwide. They are equally suited for use in airborne,
vehicular, shipboard, field deployed or fixed locations
with controlled or uncontrolled environments.

The Tactical Inverter ETI0018
Series was initially designed for use with military
vehicles and aircraft or any other equipment that
has a 12 or 24 VDC source. Multiple input and output
connector options are available. The basic input configuration
provides two quick connect devices, one being a NATO
Slave connector identical to those found on military
vehicles such as the HMMWV.

Unlike other inverters
that require you to mount the inverter and then bolt
up a cable, the TacticalPower inverter systems can
be quickly setup in the field without any tools. Using
either the supplied cable or a standard NATO Slave
cable, a quick connection can be made to the HMMWV
DC power bringing AC online in less than 2 minutes.
If the supplied cable is used, the NATO connector
on the TacticalPower unit can be used as a DC power
port for other devices using the NATO Slave cable.

With typical inverters,
you have only two (2) outlets, limiting the number
of devices you can connect. Conversely, the TacticalPower
basic output configuration provides four (4) outlets
in the briefcase and universal mount versions or six
(6) outlets in the transit case version, each widely
spaced to allow for oversize plugs and transformer
power supply modules.

The heavy-duty briefcases,
transit cases and universal mount chassis occupy a
minimum of space while protecting the equipment during
transit or during field use. The rugged handles aid
in lifting and latches secure the cover in place during
transport. In the transit case version, the cover
also holds the supplied input cable.

Internally, all major components
are well secured and electrically insulated to prevent
damage due to shock and vibration. Most fielded inverters
have internal cooling fans, but no air filters. This
results in the internal components eventually overheating
from dirt buildup on the internal components. On the
contrary, the Tactical Inverter units are equipped
with an intake air filter that is easily taken off
to wash when needed, thus protecting the equipment
from sand and dust contamination.

With typical inverters,
there is an input fuse buried inside the equipment
chassis. This requires having to have spare fuses
available and having to tear the unit apart to replace
a blown fuse. On the contrary, the TacticalPower units
incorporate a double pole input DC circuit breaker. This
eliminates the fuse issues while providing added personnel
safety, equipment protection and ease of maintenance.
Further, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
and safety ground connection provide added safety
protection to personnel from grounding hazards.

Overall, the Tactical Inverter
line is uniquely qualified for reliable vehicle, airborne,
shipboard or land based C4ISR operations combining
advanced modular design features with highly reliable
construction. For a list of comparison features, go
to Inverter
Notes.